Providing green space for residents of Latin America's fifth largest city is no easy task, but <a href="http://lycs-arc.com/">LYCS Architecture</a> wants to give it a bash with their new concept Writhing Tower. Designed as part of the <a href="http://www.skycondos.net/intro_en.html">ARQUIA global architecture competition</a> and named for its twisted appearance, the tower boasts a garden and trees for each double-story condo.

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

Each two level condo in this tower has views of both the Pacific ocean and nearby park

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

Despite this solar exposure, a mesh screen provides some protection against the sun

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

Privacy between units is ensured

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

Each condo has room for a garden, trees and a swimming pool

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

The configuration of the tower gives an impression that it is being twisted

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

Each unit is rotated 45 degrees to create a cruciform shape in plan

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Writhing Tower by LYCS Architecture

Providing green space for residents of Latin America's fifth largest city is no easy task, but LYCS Architecture wants to give it a bash with their new concept Writhing Tower. Designed as part of the ARQUIA global architecture competition and named for its twisted appearance, the tower boasts a garden and trees for each double-story condo.